Invigorate Your Business With George Stroumboulis. https://www.stroumboulis.com/podcast/luxury-hospitality-executive-with-raul-levis-e054-podcast ---------------------------------------- GUEST: Raul Levis, MBA , is a seasoned leader in luxury hospitality, currently steering the first Mandarin Oriental property in Greece—Costa Navarino, which debuted in August 2023. With over 20 years of international experience, Raul has orchestrated hotel openings and managed operations in 14 cities wo...
Jun 26, 2025•1 hr 25 min•Season 1Ep. 54
Invigorate Your Business With George Stroumboulis. https://www.stroumboulis.com/podcast/live-fashion-shopping-disruptor-with-christos-garkinos-e053-podcast ---------------------------------------- GUEST: Christos Garkinos is a celebrated fashion entrepreneur, television personality, and luxury retail strategist with a powerful career rooted in both the boardroom and the boutique. Before becoming a household name in the world of vintage couture, Christos held senior leadership positions a...
Jun 10, 2025•1 hr 31 min•Season 1Ep. 53
Invigorate Your Business With George Stroumboulis. https://www.stroumboulis.com/podcast/digital-media-expert-with-thanasi-papoulias-e052-podcast ---------------------------------------- GUEST: Thanasi Papoulias is a media strategist, creative director, and digital brand consultant with a proven track record in content development, online business growth, and social influence. With over a decade of experience navigating the evolving digital landscape, Thanasi has helped brands, public fig...
May 21, 2025•1 hr 12 min•Season 1Ep. 53
Invigorate Your Business With George Stroumboulis. https://www.stroumboulis.com/podcast/hedge-fund-investments-with-jim-sogotis-e051-podcast ---------------------------------------- GUEST: Jim Sogotis is a seasoned investment professional with over 25 years of experience in the financial industry. He has held significant roles, including serving as an institutional trader for Merrill Lynch and leading the trading division of a San Francisco-based asset management firm overseeing more than...
Apr 09, 2025•57 min•Season 1Ep. 51
Invigorate Your Business With George Stroumboulis. https://www.stroumboulis.com/podcast/global-growth-business-strategy-internal-episode-e050-podcast ---------------------------------------- GUEST: George Stroumboulis sits down with Chris Hartswick, co-founder of Ideoli Group, on the Invigorate Your Business Podcast, recording from Athens, Greece, to discuss their journey of global business expansion. With Ideoli products now installed in over 30 countries, George and Chris share insights...
Mar 24, 2025•21 min•Season 1Ep. 50
Invigorate Your Business With George Stroumboulis. https://www.stroumboulis.com/podcast/vitamin-c-iv-therapy-and-cancer-care-with-dr-steve-rallis-e049-podcast ---------------------------------------- GUEST: Dr. Steve Rallis is a leading expert in integrative oncology and wellness, widely recognized for his pioneering work in IV vitamin C therapy as a complementary cancer treatment. With degrees in chiropractic and naturopathic medicine, he combines evidence-based complementary therapies wi...
Mar 14, 2025•1 hr 33 min•Season 1Ep. 49
Invigorate Your Business With George Stroumboulis. https://www.stroumboulis.com/podcast/fifa-soccer-sports-agent-with-paschalis-tountouris-e048-podcast ---------------------------------------- GUEST: Paschalis Tountouris is a renowned Greek football agent and entrepreneur. As the founder and CEO of Prosport, an international sports agency established in 2004, he has been a leading figure in the industry. Under his leadership, Prosport has been awarded Greece’s Agency of the Year for three con...
Feb 23, 2025•1 hr 20 min•Season 1Ep. 48
Invigorate Your Business With George Stroumboulis. https://www.stroumboulis.com/podcast/ceo-coach-and-turnaround-expert-with-walter-simson-e047-podcast ---------------------------------------- GUEST: Walter Simson is a highly accomplished turnaround management expert with over 35 years of experience in guiding middle-market companies toward sustainable profitability and growth. As the founder and principal of Ventor Consulting, Walter specializes in helping CEOs of traditional industries i...
Jan 30, 2025•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 48
Invigorate Your Business With George Stroumboulis. https://www.stroumboulis.com/podcast/going-viral-strategies-with-tony-kariotis-e046-podcast ---------------------------------------- GUEST: Tony Kariotis is a social media personality, photographer, and travel enthusiast. He gained prominence through his Instagram account, @iamgreece, where he shares captivating photographs and stories from his travels around Greece. Tony is known for providing insights, tips, and guides for travelers interes...
Jan 14, 2025•42 min•Season 1Ep. 46
Invigorate Your Business With George Stroumboulis. https://www.stroumboulis.com/podcast/first-company-acquisition-internal-episode-e045-podcast GUESTS: George Stroumboulis sits down with Chris Hartswick, co-founders of Ideoli Group, in Washington D.C. to reflect on their recent business ventures while celebrating the grand opening of the F1 Arcade, a stunning venue illuminated entirely with Ideoli’s custom LED lighting products. The conversation delves into the complexities of acquiring a ne...
Dec 29, 2024•51 min•Season 1Ep. 45
Invigorate Your Business With George Stroumboulis. https://www.stroumboulis.com/podcast/strategic-branding-genius-with-peter-economides-e044-podcast GUEST: Peter Economides is a highly respected global marketing strategist and branding expert, known for his transformative approach to brand development. With an illustrious career spanning decades, Peter has worked with some of the most iconic brands in the world, helping them define and communicate their identities on a global scale. His ex...
Dec 06, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 44
Invigorate Your Business With George Stroumboulis. https://www.stroumboulis.com/podcast/luxury-lifestyle-influencer-with-michael-morcos-e043-podcast GUEST: Michael Morcos is a men's lifestyle influencer and social media personality, widely recognized for his striking looks and appeal as a sex symbol. He gained fame on Instagram by sharing content related to fitness, fashion, grooming, and luxury lifestyle, resonating with a male audience interested in self-improvement and style. His curated...
Nov 18, 2024•1 hr 13 min•Season 1Ep. 43
Invigorate Your Business With George Stroumboulis. https://www.stroumboulis.com/podcast/disruptive-supply-chain-innovation-with-manish-kapoor-e042-podcast GUEST: Manish Kapoor is the founder and CEO of Advatix, a global leader in supply chain, logistics, and fulfillment operations. Prior to founding Advatix, Kapoor had a distinguished career in leadership roles at major companies like Amazon and FedEx. At Amazon, he played a key role in the creation of Amazon Logistics (AMZL) and led the glo...
Nov 08, 2024•46 min•Season 1Ep. 42
Invigorate Your Business With George Stroumboulis. https://www.stroumboulis.com/podcast/lawyer-to-travel-app-founder-with-zach-latos-e041-podcast GUEST: Zach Latos is the co-founder and CEO of FlyMeOut, an exclusive invite-only travel app designed for influencers, athletes, and professionals looking for curated travel experiences. Before launching his travel startup, Latos had an established legal career. He earned a joint JD/LLM degree from St. John's University School of Law and worked in s...
Oct 20, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 41
Invigorate Your Business With George Stroumboulis. https://www.stroumboulis.com/podcast/vip-host-concierge-services-to-the-stars-with-manny-kess-e040-podcast GUEST: Manny Kess is an entrepreneur and the CEO of The Kess Group, a luxury concierge service. The Kess Group caters to high-net-worth individuals, celebrities, and corporate clients, offering exclusive access to elite experiences, such as VIP tickets to major events, private jet charters, luxury accommodations, and other personalized se...
Sep 03, 2024•1 hr 44 min•Season 1Ep. 40
Invigorate Your Business With George Stroumboulis. https://www.stroumboulis.com/podcast/luxury-design-architecture-with-costas-gagos-e039-podcast GUEST: Costas Gagos (Κώστα Γκάγκος), the CEO and founder of Costas Gagos Architecture & Design, embodies the motto "Design for life." With an energetic character and 25 years of experience, Costa has firmly established himself in the design field and on social media. His company, with offices in Larissa and Athens, is composed of architects, desi...
Jul 29, 2024•1 hr 16 min•Season 1Ep. 39
Invigorate Your Business With George Stroumboulis. https://www.stroumboulis.com/podcast/the-future-of-cohousing-communities-in-greece-with-pare-gerou-e038-podcast GUEST: Pare Gerou is a Greek American attorney with a profound commitment to community empowerment and social justice. Growing up within the vibrant Greek-American culture, Pare developed a deep affinity for both her ancestral homeland of Greece and the principles of cohousing from an early age. During the tumultuous period of the p...
Jul 12, 2024•45 min•Season 1Ep. 38
Invigorate Your Business With George Stroumboulis. https://www.stroumboulis.com/podcast/negotiations-expertise-with-fotini-iconomopoulos-e037-podcast GUEST: Fotini Iconomopoulos is a highly regarded expert in negotiation and communication, known for her ability to empower individuals and organizations to achieve their goals. With a background in the consumer packaged goods industry and extensive experience in consulting, Fotini has helped Fortune 500 companies enhance their profitability and c...
Jun 30, 2024•1 hr 17 min•Season 1Ep. 37
Invigorate Your Business With George Stroumboulis. https://www.stroumboulis.com/podcast/contemporary-art-artist-with-peter-triantos-e036-podcast GUEST: Peter Triantos is a prominent contemporary abstract artist, known for his vibrant and joyful artworks. Born in a small village in the mountains of Greece, he immigrated to Canada with his family at the age of five. His journey as an artist has been marked by his unique approach to painting and his ability to capture raw emotion and energy on...
Jun 18, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 36
Invigorate Your Business With George Stroumboulis. https://www.stroumboulis.com/podcast/food-wine-distribution-with-steve-kriaris-e035-podcast GUEST: Steve Kriaris is a renowned entrepreneur and philanthropist based in Toronto, Canada. Raised with a strong connection to his Greek heritage, Steve's entrepreneurial journey began in his early twenties when he identified a gap in the Canadian market for quality Mediterranean products. He introduced natural Greek mineral water in 2000 and expande...
Jun 08, 2024•1 hr 15 min•Season 1Ep. 35
Invigorate Your Business With George Stroumboulis. https://www.stroumboulis.com/podcast/journalist-to-the-hollywood-stars-with-george-satsidis-e034-podcast GUEST: George Satsidis stands as a pivotal figure in television journalism, celebrated for his groundbreaking contributions to the industry. As the official Oscars broadcaster for Greece, George serves as a vital conduit between Hollywood and Greek media, captivating audiences with his dynamic presence and exceptional reporting skills. With...
May 28, 2024•39 min•Season 1Ep. 34
Invigorate Your Business With George Stroumboulis. https://www.stroumboulis.com/podcast/acting-modeling-tv-hosting-with-patricia-kara-e033-podcast GUEST: Patricia Kara is a seasoned veteran of the entertainment industry with a career spanning over three decades. Patricia's multifaceted career includes roles as an actress, model, spokesperson, and television personality. One of her most notable roles was as a star on the hit show "Deal or No Deal" on CNBC, where she joined Howie Mandel as one of ...
May 13, 2024•1 hr 23 min•Season 1Ep. 33
Invigorate Your Business With George Stroumboulis. www.stroumboulis.com/podcast/guerrilla-marketing-at-tradeshows-internal-episode-e032-podcast Ideoli Group orchestrated a remarkable showcase for their clients during LEDucation, a prominent industry tradeshow held in New York City. George Stroumboulis sits down with Chris Hartswick and Perry Karen from Ideoli Group to explore the realm of guerrilla marketing and how Ideoli Group harnessed its power to illuminate their presence at LEDucation. Ide...
Apr 29, 2024•50 min•Season 1Ep. 32
Invigorate Your Business With George Stroumboulis. https://www.stroumboulis.com/podcast/creating-viral-social-media-content-with-tony-kariotis-e031-podcast GUEST: Tony Kariotis is a Greek-American social media personality, photographer, and travel enthusiast. He gained prominence through his Instagram account, @iamgreece, where he shares captivating photographs and stories from his travels around Greece. Tony is known for providing insights, tips, and guides for travelers interested in exploring...
Apr 21, 2024•1 hr 34 min•Season 1Ep. 31
Invigorate Your Business With George Stroumboulis. https://www.stroumboulis.com/podcast/modern-pop-music-singing-with-evangelia-e030-podcast GUEST: Evangelia is a rising star whose journey is a testament to resilience, passion, and the pursuit of dreams. From her Italian and Greek heritage to her upbringing between the serene landscapes of Crete and the vibrant streets of New Jersey, Evangelia's story is a fusion of diverse cultural influences. From her early days as a soccer player and school t...
Apr 08, 2024•1 hr 26 min•Season 1Ep. 30
Invigorate Your Business With George Stroumboulis. https://www.stroumboulis.com/podcast/global-team-building-summit-in-miami-internal-episode-e029-podcast Ideoli Group hosted a groundbreaking global team summit—their first in-person gathering since the onset of the pandemic. Against the backdrop of sunny Miami, Florida, executives from around the world reunited for a transformative four-day retreat in South Beach. This long-awaited reunion was not just a meeting—it was a momentous occasion that ...
Mar 21, 2024•1 hr 16 min•Season 1Ep. 29
Invigorate Your Business With George Stroumboulis. https://www.stroumboulis.com/podcast/building-a-pocket-square-empire-with-anthony-orisses-of-rare-cut-e028-podcast GUEST: Anthony Orisses is the visionary founder of Rare Cut, a brand that goes beyond crafting innovative pocket squares. Anthony shares his entrepreneurial journey, offering practical advice on starting a business as a side hustle while working a job to fund the passion project. With four years of dedication culminating in a succe...
Mar 02, 2024•2 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 28
Invigorate Your Business With George Stroumboulis. https://www.stroumboulis.com/podcast/starting-a-global-liquor-brand-with-effie-panagopoulos-e027-podcast GUEST: Effie Panagopoulos , a Boston native and Boston College alum with a degree in French/Romance Languages, defied expectations by becoming the first Greek woman to found a liquor brand. Her unconventional journey in the spirits industry includes over 15 years of marketing and selling well-known brands like Chambord, Bacardi, Grey Goose, ...
Feb 14, 2024•1 hr 27 min•Season 1Ep. 27
Invigorate Your Business With George Stroumboulis. https://www.stroumboulis.com/podcast/opening-a-new-office-in-post-pandemic-china-internal-episode-e026-podcast GUEST: George Stroumboulis and Chris Hartswick, Co-Founders of Ideoli Group, sit down in Hong Kong to witness the transformative impact of a global pandemic on their business. The narrative explores the shifts in navigating international expansion and manufacturing complexities, highlighting key moments such as the opening of a new off...
Jan 27, 2024•37 min•Season 1Ep. 26
Invigorate Your Business With George Stroumboulis. GUEST: Themis (Themistocles) Pollalis is a Greek triathlete residing in London, whose life is an embodiment of relentless determination and athletic prowess. Transitioning from football (soccer) in Greek clubs to conquering over 50 triathlons, Themis champions the philosophy that people have no limits. Notably, he etched his name in history as the first Greek athlete to face the extreme challenges of the Patagonman triathlon in Chile—an arduous ...
Jan 15, 2024•1 hr 12 min•Season 1Ep. 26
